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Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Baclofen is a muscle relaxant that can be used to treat severe spasticity. In intrathecal baclofen therapy, your surgeon implants a pump that delivers baclofen directly into your spinal canal. Your doctor will program the pump so that you get baclofen a particular schedule.

Intrathecal baclofen therapy can be used for spasticity caused by:

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Leukodystrophy